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right
1 if something is right, it is correct according to the factsIs this the right way to the station? Does anyone have the right time? get something right: Let me get this right – you told her about it? Synonyms and related words 1a if someone is right, they are correct in their opinion or explanationYou were absolutely right. My sweater was in the car. right about: She’s right about one thing – we do need a bigger house. be right in saying/thinking/believing etc something: I think he’s quite right in saying that these shares are overvalued. Synonyms and related words
2 morally correctit is right (of someone) to do something: It wasn’t right of her to take advantage of you. do the right thing: You did the right thing by telling them you had lied. it is (only) right that: It is right that such efforts should be rewarded. it is only right to do something: I think it’s only right to warn you that I’m actively looking for another job. Synonyms and related words 3 in the position, state, or situation that you would normally expect someone or something to beBe sure the handle is in the right position before switching on the machine. She hadn’t been feeling right for weeks. He walked in and could see immediately that something wasn’t right. Synonyms and related words 4 on or relating to the side of your body that is towards the east when you are facing northHold the bat in your right hand. One of the engines on the right side of the aircraft caught fire. Take the next right turn, which leads straight to the farm. Synonyms and related words
In the middle or to the left or right 5 the right person or thing for someone or something has exactly the qualities that are wanted or neededI’m not sure this is the right time to go on holiday. Harry’s definitely the right person for the job. right for: I always told you he wasn’t right for you (=as a boyfriend or husband). Synonyms and related words
Relevant and appropriate relevant appropriate applicable 6 fashionable, important, or belonging to a high social classHe’s seen with all the right people in all the right places. Synonyms and related words
Modern and fashionable and up-to-date modern contemporary advanced 7 relating to the side of something that should be seen or usedMake sure the right side of the fabric is facing outwards. the right way up/round: Perhaps you should try turning the map the right way up. Synonyms and related words
In the middle or to the left or right 8 Britishspokencomplete: often used for emphasizing how bad someone or something isHe made me look a right idiot. You’ve made a right mess of things. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing how bad something is 9 a right smartAmericana large amountAlthough the southern gentleman wouldn’t divulge the price of his fancy new car, the old folks knew he paid a right smart for it. Submitted by:
SuzyQ from United States on 14/04/2019
(as) right as rain give your right arm (for something/to do something) in the right place at the right time no one in their right mind would do something not in your right mind/not right in the head put/set someone right she’ll be right a step in the right direction that’s right
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1 if something is right, it is correct according to the factsIs this the right way to the station? Does anyone have the right time? get something right: Let me get this right – you told her about it? Synonyms and related words 1a if someone is right, they are correct in their opinion or explanationYou were absolutely right, my sweater was in the car. right about: She’s right about one thing – we do need a bigger house. be right in saying/thinking/believing etc. something: I think he’s quite right in saying that these shares are overvalued. Synonyms and related words
2 morally correctit is right (of someone) to do something: It wasn’t right of her to take advantage of you. do the right thing: You did the right thing by telling them you had lied. it is (only) right that: It is right that such efforts should be rewarded. it is only right to do something: I think it’s only right to warn you that I’m actively looking for another job. Synonyms and related words 3 on or relating to the side of your body that is toward the east when you are facing northHold the bat in your right hand. One of the engines on the right side of the aircraft caught fire. Take the next right turn, which leads straight to the farm. Synonyms and related words
In the middle or to the left or right 4 the right person or thing for someone or something has exactly the qualities that are wanted or neededI’m not sure this is the right time to take a vacation. Harry’s definitely the right person for the job. right for: I always told you he wasn’t right for you (=as a boyfriend or husband). Synonyms and related words
Relevant and appropriate relevant appropriate applicable 5 in the position, state, or situation that you would normally expect someone or something to beBe sure the handle is in the right position before switching on the machine. She hadn’t been feeling right for weeks. He walked in and could see immediately that something wasn’t right. Synonyms and related words 6 fashionable, important, or belonging to a high social classHe’s seen with all the right people in all the right places. Synonyms and related words
Modern and fashionable and up-to-date modern contemporary advanced 7 relating to the side of something that should be seen or usedMake sure the right side of the fabric is facing outward. the right way up/around: Perhaps you should try turning the map the right way up. Synonyms and related words
In the middle or to the left or right 8 Britishspokencomplete: often used for emphasizing how bad someone or something isHe made me look a right idiot. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing how bad something is 9 a right smartAmericana large amountAlthough the southern gentleman wouldn’t divulge the price of his fancy new car, the old folks knew he paid a right smart for it. Submitted by:
SuzyQ from United States on 14/04/2019
(as) right as rain give your right arm (for something/to do something) in the right place at the right time no one in their right mind would do something not in your right mind/not right in the head put/set someone right she’ll be right a step in the right direction that’s right right
1 exactlyTheir office is right in the middle of town. The keys were right here a minute ago. ‘Am I late?’ ‘No, you’re right on time.’ right behind/in front of: Don’t worry – I’m right behind you. Synonyms and related words 2 immediatelyI knew right from the start we were going to have problems. right after/before: He arrived right after me. Synonyms and related words
Happening or done quickly, suddenly or immediately suddenly immediately at once 3 all the wayright up/down: The water came right up to our knees. right through: My foot went right through the floorboards. right into/out of: The car swerved and went right into a wall. Synonyms and related words
Relating to or describing distance 4 completelyIt’d gone right out of my mind until just now. Synonyms and related words
Completely and thoroughly completely thoroughly fully 5 in the direction of your right sideTurn right at the corner. Synonyms and related words
Describing movement in a specific direction 6 correctly, or accuratelyYou did it right the first time. Synonyms and related words 7 in the way that you would normally hope something to bego right: Everything went just right and the party was a big success. do right (to do something): ‘You did right to call me,’ he said. Synonyms and related words 8 used as an intensifierI’m right glad to see you! Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 20/09/2019
right and left right away right now someone will be right with you/right there
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1 exactlyTheir office is right in the middle of town. The keys were right here a minute ago. “Am I late?” “No, you’re right on time.” right behind/in front of: Don’t worry – I’m right behind you. Synonyms and related words 2 immediatelyI knew right from the start we were going to have problems. right after/before: He arrived right after me. Synonyms and related words
Happening or done quickly, suddenly or immediately suddenly at once straight away 3 correctly, or accuratelyYou did it right the first time. Synonyms and related words 4 in the direction of your right sideTurn right at the corner. Synonyms and related words
Describing movement in a specific direction 5 all the wayright up/down: The water came right up to our knees. right through: My foot went right through the floor. right into/out of: The car swerved and went right into a wall. Synonyms and related words
Relating to or describing distance 6 completelyIt’d gone right out of my mind until just now. Synonyms and related words
Completely and thoroughly completely thoroughly fully 7 in the way that you would normally hope something to bego right: Everything went just right and the party was a big success. do right (to do something): “You did right to call me,” he said. Synonyms and related words 8 used as an intensifierI’m right glad to see you! Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 20/09/2019
right and left right away right now someone will be right with you/right there right
1 used for making someone pay attention before you say somethingRight! Is everybody ready to start? Synonyms and related words
Expressions used for telling someone to pay attention 2 used for saying that you have finished one thing and are going to do something elseRight, let’s try another approach. Synonyms and related words
Ready or about to do something 3 used for asking whether what you have said is correctYou told everyone about tomorrow’s meeting, right? Synonyms and related words
Ways of asking whether someone agrees or understands 4 used for saying that you agree with a statement or accept a suggestion or an order‘Get some more milk when you’re out.’ ‘Right.’ right you are: ‘See you Sunday, I expect.’ ‘Right you are!’ Synonyms and related words
Ways of agreeing with someone 4a spokenused for saying that you disagree completely with a statement or do not intend to accept a suggestion or an order‘He said he’ll be here on time.’ ‘Yeah, right. Like last time.’ Synonyms and related words
Expressions showing anger and used in arguments absolutely not are you kidding? arguably
5 used in an informal way for checking that someone is paying attention and understands what you are sayingI was coming home, right, about 12 o’clock, and I saw him running off. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used for telling someone to pay attention
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1 used for saying that you agree with a statement or accept a suggestion or an order“Get some more milk when you’re out.” “Right.” Synonyms and related words
Ways of agreeing with someone 1a spokenused for saying that you disagree completely with a statement or do not intend to accept a suggestion or an order“He said he’ll be here on time.” “Yeah, right. Like last time.” Synonyms and related words
Expressions showing anger and used in arguments absolutely not are you kidding? arguably
2 used for asking whether what you have said is correctYou told everyone about tomorrow’s meeting, right? Synonyms and related words
Ways of asking whether someone agrees or understands 3 used for making someone pay attention before you say somethingRight! Is everybody ready to start? Synonyms and related words
Expressions used for telling someone to pay attention 4 used for saying that you have finished one thing and are going to do something elseRight, let’s try another approach. Synonyms and related words
Ready or about to do something 5 used in an informal way for checking that someone is paying attention and understands what you are sayingI was coming home, right, about 12 o’clock, and I saw him running off. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used for telling someone to pay attention
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1 uncountable behaviour that is considered good or moralI think we’ve got right on our side (=we are morally right). right and wrong (=good and bad): Do children of that age really know the difference between right and wrong? Synonyms and related words
Morally good or correct behaviour 2 countable something that you are morally or legally allowed to do or haveWorkers’ rights are practically non-existent in many clothing factories here. equal rights (for someone) (=the same rights for everyone): legislation providing equal employment rights for women right to: the right to political asylum have a/no/every right to do something: After the way you’ve been treated, you have every right to complain. You have no right to come barging in here like that. give someone the right to do something: What gives you the right to talk to me in that high-handed way? Synonyms and related words
A right to know, have or do something See alsobill of rights See alsocivil rights 3 rights plural the legal authority to publish a book, play, film, piece of music etc or to use it for a performance or productionright to: I hear that she sold the film rights to her book for a substantial sum. Synonyms and related words
Relating to the business of publishing asset backlist bibliography 4 singular the side of your body that is towards the east when you are facing north, or this directionthe right: Could people in the front two rows move a little to the right? on the right (of): Her house is on the right of the street. on someone’s right: It’s the second door on your right. to someone’s right: As we climbed, we saw a row of mountains to our right. Synonyms and related words
In the middle or to the left or right 4a singular a turn towards the right by someone walking or drivingmake/take a right: Take a right at the art gallery. Synonyms and related words
Circular and turning movements and about-turns
5 the right or the Rightthe political party or the group of people within a society who are conservative in their political views: can be followed by a singular or plural verbThe Minister has been attacked by the Right for her reforms. Synonyms and related words
Relating to political parties and their supporters apolitical bipartisan critic 5a the rightthe members of a particular political party who are the most conservative in their political views: can be followed by a singular or plural verbMost people on the right of the party support privatization. Synonyms and related words
Right-wing politics and Conservatism the 1922 Committee Con. conservatism
6 countable a hit made with your right handright to: He was knocked out with a right to the jaw. Synonyms and related words
Boxing and wrestling arm-wrestling bantamweight bare-knuckle
be in the right be within your rights (to do something) by right/(as) of right by rights do right by someone the first/second etc right have (got) someone bang to rights in your own right put/set something to rights the rights and wrongs of something
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1 uncountable behavior that is considered good or moralI think we’ve got right on our side (=we are morally right). right and wrong (=good and bad): Do children of that age really know the difference between right and wrong? Synonyms and related words
Morally good or correct behavior 2 countable something that you are morally or legally allowed to do or haveWorkers’ rights are practically non-existent in many clothing factories here. equal rights (for someone) (=the same rights for everyone): legislation providing equal employment rights for women right to: the right to political asylum have a/no/every right to do something: After the way you’ve been treated, you have every right to complain. You have no right to come barging in here like that. give someone the right to do something: What gives you the right to talk to me in that high-handed way? Synonyms and related words
A right to know, have or do something See alsobill of rights See alsocivil rights 3 rights plural the legal authority to publish a book, play, movie, piece of music, etc. or to use it for a performance or productionright to: I hear that she sold the motion-picture rights to her book for a substantial sum. Synonyms and related words
Relating to the business of publishing asset backlist bibliography 4 singular the side of your body that is toward the east when you are facing north, or this directionthe right: Could people in the front row move a little to the right? on the right (of): Her house is on the right of the street. on someone’s right: It’s the second door on your right. to someone’s right: As we climbed, we saw a row of mountains to our right. Synonyms and related words
In the middle or to the left or right 4a singular a turn toward the right by someone walking or drivingmake/take/hang a right: Take a right at the art gallery. Synonyms and related words
Circular and turning movements and about-turns
5 the right or the Rightthe political party or the group of people within a society who are conservative in their political viewsThe Secretary has been attacked by the Right for her views on school vouchers. Synonyms and related words
Relating to political parties and their supporters apolitical bipartisan coalition 5a the rightthe members of a particular political party who are the most conservative in their political viewsMost people on the right support states’ rights. Synonyms and related words
Right-wing politics and Conservatism Con. conservatism the Conservative Party
6 countable a hit made with your right handright to: He was knocked out with a right to the jaw. Synonyms and related words
Boxing and wrestling arm-wrestling bantamweight bare-knuckle
be in the right be within your rights (to do something) by right/(as) of right by rights do right by someone the first/second etc. right have (got) someone bang to rights in your own right put/set something to rights the rights and wrongs of something
rightverb transitive UK /raɪt/ 1 to put someone or something back into their usual upright positionWe righted the canoe and were able to paddle back to shore. Synonyms and related words 2 to make something go back into the state or situation that you would normally expect it to be ina futile attempt to right a hopeless situation Synonyms and related words
rightverb transitive US /raɪt/ 1 to put someone or something back into their usual upright positionWe righted the canoe and were able to paddle back to shore. Synonyms and related words 2 to make something go back into the state or situation that you would normally expect it to be ina futile attempt to right a hopeless situation Synonyms and related words
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